Trevor Freeman

🔍 Are You Ready to Disrupt Traditional Financial Systems? 🔍 JFFLabs and BNY are looking for bold entrepreneurs who see the potential to bring equity to our financial systems. If you’re passionate about tackling economic inequities and advancing financial wellness for underserved communities, this Innovation Challenge is your opportunity. Participants will have a unique chance to refine their ideas with guidance from industry experts and gain visibility in the social impact space. Imagine your work helping millions to access fair credit, wealth-building tools, or innovative financing solutions. Together, we can drive real change. 🔑 Ready to make your mark? Apply by December 6 to join a movement aimed at reshaping financial systems for a more inclusive, resilient economy. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gUSEiETU #FinancialInnovation #EconomicEquity #SocialImpact #FutureOfFinance

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ANNOUNCEMENT: BNY selected by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to be the financial agent for Direct Express®. The program, which provides access to federal benefits payments via pre-paid debit cards for federal beneficiaries, is the largest of its kind and supports approximately 3.4 million Americans. The selection of BNY underscores our continued focus on providing high-quality financial services and advancing the program’s goal of meeting the needs of individuals and communities throughout the United States. See the full release here: https://lnkd.in/ez8nXi8Z

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"The new leader will help the firm capitalize on opportunities from the continued digitalization of wealth management which has seen its client base strengthen across multiple channels from banks and credit unions to RIAs, asset managers, and non-financial institutions." Outstanding coverage in InvestmentNews of our announcement that Eric Noll is the new CEO of FusionIQ. Our vision is clear and ambitious. As Eric states in the article, “We see an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate growth by delivering digital transformation that opens wealth to greater numbers of people. By eliminating friction in the marketplace, the FusionIQ One platform is providing efficient, effective processes that drive down costs and create growth for wealth management enterprises.” With our growing client base, award-winning digital wealth management platform, and Eric's proven leadership experience, we're not just participating in the digital transformation of wealth management, we're leading it. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we redefine what's possible in wealthtech! Read the full story in Investment News here: https://lnkd.in/gpKcsJMQ #wealthmanagement #fintech #digitaltransformation #leadership

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KBRA released its 2025 Structured Credit Sector Outlook, which discusses structured credit issuance and themes for transactions and leveraged loans in 2024, as well as tailwinds and headwinds for issuance and performance next year. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gVDfn4XW #ABFJournal #TopStories #KBRA #StructuredCredit #CreditMarkets #2025Outlook #PrivateCredit #MiddleMarket #RiskManagement #Securitization #CreditAnalysis

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FINRA proposes admin and subscription fees for SLATE. If approved, the proposed Rule 7720 will introduce fees for reporting securities loans, alongside tailored subscription fees https://lnkd.in/eqCy3x8w #SecuritiesLending #banking

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Discover the evolving landscape of #subdebt, #participations, #bridgefinaning, and #lenderfinance. This panel at the upcoming joint Secured Finance Network + New York Institute of Credit brings together industry leaders to discuss these critical funding options for factors and lenders. Our president, Gen Merritt-Parikh, joins other esteemed panelists including Raffi Azadian, Jeff Sirchio, Richard Simon, and Bob Grbic to discuss this trending topic. If you haven’t registered, be sure to do that today! https://lnkd.in/gr-C9gCm

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ILPA's new guidance on NAV loans highlights transparency, risks and best practices for fund managers and investors. Discover key takeaways in our latest Private Fund Insights blog post by Scott Cogar and Luke Shapiro here: https://lnkd.in/eSTKZmbD

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Vanguard Agrees New Passivity Agreement with FDIC The regulator will review any informal engagements Vanguard might have with management of FDIC-supervised banks. https://lnkd.in/eSeKaxM5

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Alternative credit provider BlackSoil capital and impact investment lender Caspian Debt have got unanimous approval from their boards of directors to merge via a share swap agreement 👇 “After the merger is complete and regulatory approvals are received, Caspian Debt will be fully integrated into BlackSoil,” BlackSoil said in a statement.  The merger will position BlackSoil, the combined entity, as one of the largest players in the alternative credit segment. With this merger, the combined entity will be able to deliver enhanced value to various stakeholders including clients, shareholders, lenders, investors and employees. Additionally, the merger will also boost operational efficiency, client base, and market presence while giving a competitive edge. It will broaden BlackSoil’s geographical footprint across major metro cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Bengaluru. 🔗 To read more in detail, click here: https://lnkd.in/ePiX5j73 #news #agreement #merger

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BNY Pershing’s recent US $1.4 million FINRA fine for data governance flaws sends a clear message to broker-dealers and clearing firms about the importance of having strong supervisory controls in place to prevent similar pitfalls. Trillium Surveyor President Lisa Balter Saacks recently contributed commentary on the incident in an article by FinOps Report's Chris Kentouris. “Compliance departments, trading desks, vendors and internal audit departments need to work together on market data quality,” Lisa stated. Read the full story here for more on the critical need for robust data governance structures across financial organizations to prevent lapses in data quality: https://hubs.la/Q02PdJJ90 #datagovernance #tradesurveillence #financialservices #FINRA #trilliumsurveyor

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Brooklyn Investment Group, an A.I.-powered custom direct indexing platform, is honored to be a finalist for the 2024 Money Management Institute / Barron's Industry Awards in the category of Digital Innovation - Technology / Solutions Provider. Brooklyn was nominated for its industry-first multi-asset direct indexing platform for advisors. Launched in partnership with Nuveen, a TIAA company and Archer, the solution delivers scalable personalization and tax management across a broad liquid portfolio in a single custodian account. Built on the latest cloud-based infrastructure, Brooklyn's platform unlocks operational efficiencies (operational alpha), potential for greater after-tax returns (tax alpha), and extensive customization (engagement alpha), enabling advisors to scale growth while catering to individual client needs. Voting for MMI members opens this week. Please reference this link for more information on Brooklyn’s nomination: https://lnkd.in/dVNARHAK #MMIIndustryAwards #fintech #directindexing #taxlossharvesting #ria #brooklyninside All investment strategies involve the risk of loss.

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"Kestra leadership is always available to advisors, so you can stop them in the hallway for an event, send them a quick email, and they're here to truly hear our concerns." Watch Michelle Bender, President & Senior Financial Advisor at Potomac Financial Consultants, discuss how joining Kestra Financial has elevated their firm to new heights.

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Quarterly Report Preview: What’s new in the interval / tender offer fund market? Learn about the 7 new funds launched this quarter, 21 new SEC filings, and more in the XA Investments Quarterly Research Report which will be published next week. The research team at XA Investments LLC is pleased to share this preview into our quarterly report which will be published October 22. The industry leading report provides actionable insights and consolidated data, including market statistics, recent fund filings, sponsor data, and market overviews. Contact us at [email protected] for pricing information and to subscribe. #intervalfunds #tenderofferfunds #XAIConsulting

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Rising long-term interest rates and fewer planned Fed cuts in 2025 are shaking up the markets. What does this mean for your investments in the year ahead? Watch the latest Market Thoughts video from Commonwealth CIO, Brad McMillan: https://bit.ly/409afpE #marketoverview

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